Dr. Robert Jones Blog

As surgical hair transplant techniques become increasingly sophisticated, the demand for hair transplants has experienced a sharp uptick in recent years. Now, many of Dr. Robert Jones’ patients find his Toronto practice by searching for phrases like, “How...

Watch the video below for a detailed look at each step of a FUE transplant, and a good idea of what you can expect during your own procedure. Dr. Jones first extracts a few sample grafts from the donor area to get an idea of how deep the implant sites should be,...

Minoxidil is used for regrowing hair in patients who have gradually thinning hair or gradual hair loss on the top of the head. Minoxidil foam (for men) is a vasodilator. Exactly how minoxidil foam (for men) works to regrow scalp hair is not known. It may dilate blood...

For men and women who are concerned about thinning hair, a well-performed hair transplant can truly be a life-changing procedure. However, poorly performed hair transplants often result in unnatural-looking results that can be even worse than going bald....

Share Your Results, Change Your Life! Are you ready to have a hair transplant? Share your story with our team and save 25% on your procedure! This offer is only valid for the first 10 patients who book in during July or August, so don't delay! Book your consultation...

Hair and health go hand in hand. Your hair, just like your fingernails, provides great insight into the health of your body, from psychological issues to physical maladies, it's important to listen to instincts and your body when it comes to your health. If...

It's great to travel and see how the best hair transplant surgeons in the world work. I was lucky to meet up with my good friend Dr. Bauman this week and discuss the art and science of hair transplants at his practice. Docs like myself and Dr. Bauman focus exclusively...

Because there are so many factors that contribute to why people lose their hair – genetics and hormones both play a role – hair-loss experts have only found a few treatments that are actually effective for people who are starting to experience baldness, though they...

If you've ever gone searching for hair loss products than you know it can be overwhelming. There are a variety of pills, procedures, hats, and treatments. And all of their advertisers claim they work, but do they? What hair loss products have the support...

We all have a lot of questions when it comes to our health and our daily routine. Are we washing our face too often? How often should we shampoo? Is our shower water too hot? By doing a little research you can come up with a guideline to your habits on a...

Hair transplants are now more popular than ever, with dozens of influential people undergoing the procedure over the years. Most recently, reality star Jeremy McConnell shared photos online after he underwent a hair and beard transplant earlier this month. He was on...

This is a wonderful story about the beauty of embracing Alopecia. Earlier this year Madisyn Babcock's hair had begun to fall out. She was diagnosed with Alopecia, which is an autoimmune disease that almost 7 million Americans have. The condition set in quickly and...

All of your hair follicle's are tiny structure's made of cells and connective tissue that surrounds the root of a hair. It exists within the dermis and the epidermis, the two top layers of the skin. Your hair sits within the follicle, and although the principle is...

Hair loss, and hair thinning, can be devastating to both men and women. It has an impact on self-esteem, can damage one's self-worth, and is something many people take very seriously. August is Hair Loss Awareness Month and it's important for us to take this time to...

Its no secret that our scalp can get dry, itchy, irritated, and even flaky. Sometimes these issues are caused by underlining health conditions or diet, while in some people the cause may be much simpler - a dry scalp. If you suffer from some of these problems what...

Celebrity Hair Stylist Aaron O'Bryan and His Hair Transplant With Dr. Robert Jones Last week Celebrity Hair Stylist Aaron O'Bryan shared his hair transplant results with Dr. Robert Jones by tweeting us this photo: Less than a year ago Aaron had over 3500 grafts done...

Hair loss is very common among men, as roughly two-thirds will experience it by the age of 35. For females, roughly 40% of women will have some sort of hair loss by middle age, usually in the form of general thinning. Although mostly attributed to...

There's a very good chance that you know a woman who ended up shedding more hair than usual in the first few months after giving birth. Hopefully, both you and her know this is completely normal. The best news is that your hair should go back to normal...

Our bodies were meant to move -- they actually crave exercise. Regular exercise is necessary for physical fitness and good health. It reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes and other diseases. It can improve your...

Alopecia is a condition that is often mispronounced, but even more frequently – misused. While the mispronunciation is definitely understandable, this week we're going to break down the different types of alopecia and their causes. The word alopecia itself...

We all know that exercise is good for our bodies and adds length to our lives, but what about excessive exercise? Is it healthy? The truth is that those "killer" workouts may cause hair loss. What Causes Hair Loss? Excessive exercise places enormous energy...

Question: “I’m suffering severe hair loss, i’m an Asian working in London currently and during the past few months, however my hairfall has become worse, even though I’ve been using Mineral water for hair wash.

Your Scalp & Your Health When you have a headache it's your body's way of telling you that something is wrong. Maybe you need to eat, maybe you're lacking vitamins, or maybe you're a little dehydrated - all of these things cause headaches. You can take an Advil...

Minoxidil is a topical ointment used to treat/slow hair loss and aid in potential new hair growth. Over the counter, it comes in 2 strengths: 2% and 5%. Both strengths are applied to a dry scalp twice a day. Some doctors carry higher strengths available by...

The Mount Sinai Health System (New York) has announced the launch of the DigniCap, which is a scalp cooling system. It has recently been cleared by the FDA to reduce the likelihood of chemotherapy-induced hair loss in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The...

According to RegrowHair.com, Minoxidil is a "tried and true" hair loss medication that's been proven quite effective in preventing and reversing progressive balding. There is no cure for male pattern baldness, but its progression can be slowed in some men using...